By Modupe Gbadeyanka

The cut-off mark for admission into universities in Nigeria for the 2025/2026 academic session has been set at 150 by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

Also, the agency fixed 140 as the minimum score for colleges of nursing sciences, while the score for polytechnics, colleges of education, and colleges of agriculture is 100.

In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Tuesday, JAMB said, “The minimum admissible scores for admissions for the next academic session have been fixed at 150 for universities, 100 for polytechnics, 100 for colleges of education, and 140 for colleges of nursing sciences by the stakeholders (Heads of Tertiary Institutions).”

It was gathered that this decision was reached today at the 2025 Policy Meeting on Admissions into Tertiary Institutions and the 5th edition of the National Tertiary Admissions and Performance-Merit Award (NATAP-M) at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja.

The event had in attendance several stakeholders in the educational sector in the country, including officials of tertiary institutions.

The entry exams conducted by JAMB this year was without controversies. The agency was called out because of poor outcome as the majority of candidates could not score above 200.

At the meeting today, the Registrar of JAMB, Mr Ishaq Oloyede, announced a candidate from Anambra State, Christian Chinedu Okeke, as the best candidate of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) with 375, followed by Ayuba Simon-Peter John from Gombe State with 374 and Jimoh Abdulmalik Olayinka from Kwara State with 373.

The top 10 candidate for this year are;

1. Okeke Chinedu Christian – Score: 375

State of Origin: Anambra

Institution of Choice: University of Lagos (UNILAG)

Course of Choice: Mechanical Engineering

Gender: Male

2. Ayuba Simon-Peter John – Score: 374

State of Origin: Gombe

Institution of Choice: Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD)

Course of Choice: Mechanical Engineering

Gender: Male

3. Abdulmalik Olayinka Jimoh – Score: 373

State of Origin: Kwara

Institution of Choice: University of Lagos (UNILAG)

Course of Choice: Mechanical Engineering

Gender: Male

4. Roberts Ayibo Damiete – Score: 373

State of Origin: Rivers

Institution of Choice: University of Lagos (UNILAG)

Course of Choice: Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Gender: Male

5. Ononugbo Chibueze Chigozirim – Score: 373

State of Origin: Enugu

Institution of Choice: University of Ibadan (UI)

Course of Choice: Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Gender: Male

6. Olawepo Tunmise Gertrude – Score: 373

State of Origin: Kwara

Institution of Choice: University of Lagos (UNILAG)

Course of Choice: Computer Science

Gender: Female

7. Afenitan Leslie Ofeoritse – Score: 373

State of Origin: Delta

Institution of Choice: Covenant University (CU)

Course of Choice: Mechanical Engineering

Gender: Male

8. Azoyenime Samuel Chukwuemeka – Score: 372

State of Origin: Delta

Institution of Choice: Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU)

Course of Choice: Aerospace Engineering

Gender: Male

9. Oyebode Emmanuel Oluwapelumi – Score: 372

State of Origin: Ogun

Institution of Choice: University of Lagos (UNILAG)

Course of Choice:

Gender: Male

     10 Omigie Cecil Osaigbovo– Score: 372

State of Origin: Edo

Institution of Choice: University of Ibadan (UI)

Course of Choice:

Gender: Male

By Adedapo Adesanya

Charterhouse Lagos, the first British independent school in Nigeria, has marked its one-year anniversary since it was established in the country.

The event was marked with a special reception held at the British Residence on Thursday, July 3, 2025; and brought together an esteemed gathering of senior educators, parents, diplomats, and cross-sector leaders to celebrate the school’s achievements over the past year.

A key moment of the evening was the announcement of the school’s next major milestone, which is the launch of its purpose-built secondary boarding school set to open in September 2025.

According to a statement shared with Business Post, the event also served as both a celebration and a reaffirmation of Charterhouse Lagos’ commitment to offering traditional Nigerian values alongside British academic excellence.

The evening featured remarks from key stakeholders, short films showcasing the Charterhouse journey so far, and thought-provoking discussions on the future of education in Nigeria.

The event concluded with a renewed sense of purpose and partnership, reinforcing Charterhouse Lagos as a beacon of UK–Nigeria educational collaboration.

Part of the prestigious Charterhouse family of schools, whose legacy dates to 1611, Charterhouse Lagos, opened its doors in September 2024, with a vibrant primary school programme, and is now set to expand significantly with the opening of its secondary school in September 2025, offering boarding for students from Year 7 upwards and full IGCSE and A Level pathways by 2026.

Speaking at the event, British Deputy High Commissioner, Mr Jonny Baxter said, “The UK and Nigeria have built a strong and enduring educational partnership over the years. Generations of Nigerian students have studied in British schools and universities, forming lifelong connections and shaping global careers.”

“UK institutions are increasingly investing in Nigeria’s future and Charterhouse School, Lagos, is another great example. By bringing world-class British education to one of Africa’s most dynamic cities, it supports the aspirations of Nigerian families and reflects the UK’s commitment to long-term collaboration and growth in the region,” he added.

On his part, the Director of Education at Charterhouse Lagos, Mr John Todd said, “This is more than a school project. We are building a learning environment that combines British rigour with Nigerian warmth, where children can grow in confidence, character, and global awareness. The response from families has been remarkable, and we are excited to begin the next phase with the secondary school.”

With an investment of over $150 million sitting on a 70-hectare campus, Charterhouse Lagos houses state of the art academic buildings, boarding houses, STEM labs, a performing arts centre, a full-size football pitch, a 25-metre swimming pool, and on-site healthcare delivered in partnership with Evercare Hospital.

By Aduragbemi Omiyale

The top 81 students who will proceed to the televised stage of the renowned STEM-focused competition, the InterswitchSPAK National Science Competition, have been chosen.

The educational contest, in its seventh edition, is organised by Interswitch Group, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies.

The 81 finalists were selected from the nationwide pre-qualifying examinations, which recorded over 18,200 student registrations, a 12.5 per cent increase in registrations from the previous year.

The two-stage pre-qualifying exam phase was held between June 17 and 27, 2025, drawing participants from thousands of secondary schools across Nigeria.

The first round tested students on core science subjects, including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics, with the top 500 students, who scored 75 per cent and above, progressing to the second stage of the examinations, which drilled down tothe top 81 finalists.

These top 81 outstanding students, drawn from across the country, will proceed to compete in the televised InterswitchSPAK STEM quiz show, where they will battle for the top prize and the coveted title of Nigeria’s Best STEM Student. The show will air for 13 weeks across major stations nationwide in the coming weeks.

At the finale, the ultimate winner will be awarded a five-year university scholarship worth N15 million, a brand new laptop, and the bragging rights as Nigeria’s Best STEM Student.

The second prize winner will receive a four-year university scholarship and a stipend worth N10 million, along with a brand new laptop, while the third prize winner will be awarded a three-year university scholarship worth N5 million and a brand new laptop.

Speaking on the milestone, the Executive Vice President, Group Marketing and Communications for Interswitch, Ms Cherry Eromosele, expressed her excitement over the turnout of this year’s participation from students and reaffirmed Interswitch’s continued commitment to the initiative.

She said, “The quality of performance and commitment we have seen from students across the country has been nothing short of inspiring. InterswitchSPAK continues to deliver on its mission to identify and nurture the next generation of leaders in STEM, and the emergence of these 81 finalists marks a major milestone in this journey. We look forward to showcasing their brilliance duringthe televisedbroadcastas they compete not only for prizes, but for a chance to make their imprint in the sands of time.”

Now in its seventh year, InterswitchSPAK is a flagship CSR initiative of Interswitch Group to support and empower young Africans through STEM education. The programme is designed to build a pipeline of future scientists, engineers, inventors, and technology innovators who will help shape Africa’s future.